François exists solely within Aramis's backstory from the film "Anime Sanjushi: Aramis no Bōken." He discovers Aramis after she falls from her horse, sparking an immediate romantic bond. They experience a time of shared contentment. Agents linked to the antagonists Manson and the Iron Mask later kill François. His murder ignites Aramis's vow for vengeance, directly propelling her decision to journey to Paris, join the Musketeers, and conceal her true identity.